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One-Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and easy one-pot dish combining tender chicken, sweet honey BBQ sauce, and creamy cheese pasta for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb diced chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (or regular)

Pasta

  • 2 cups elbow pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tsp chicken stock powder
  • 1 ½ cups shredded light cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Coat chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook chicken in a pan over medium heat for 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Drizzle honey and BBQ sauce over chicken and stir to combine.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • In the same pan, heat evaporated milk and cream cheese until smooth, then add chicken stock powder.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar until melted, then fold in cooked pasta and chicken. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Chicken, Mac and Cheese